Josselyn’s Spring Luncheons Raise Critical Support for Youth Mental Health Programs

This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Josselyn community came together to support comprehensive, accessible mental health care for children, teens, and families across our communities.

Through two inspiring Spring Luncheons, more than 240 supporters gathered to raise critical funds for youth mental health programs, including Camp Neeka, our adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, Nuestro Josselyn, and psychological testing services. These programs help ensure young people and families can access the care and support they need when they need it most.

Guests also heard from expert clinicians Ashley Prakash, MS, LCSW, and Charity Williams-Hadley, LCSW, who shared meaningful insights into the healing power of play therapy and the importance of connection, creativity, and trust in supporting children’s emotional well-being. You can find an overview of their presentation in our Play Therapy: FAQs and Practical Strategies sheet.

If you couldn’t attend, or if you would still like to make an impact, there are many ways to stay involved:

Make a gift to help expand access to life-changing mental health care for children, teens, and families.
Learn more about joining the Josselyn Auxiliary Board, the dedicated group that coordinated the boutique shopping experience and created the beautiful centerpieces at our luncheons. Email Joanna Soukoulis for additional information.
Save the date for a special milestone celebration: Josselyn’s 75th Anniversary celebration, Cocktails for a Cause, taking place on October 21 at the Glen View Club.

Thank you again for being part of the Josselyn community and for helping ensure that mental health care remains accessible to all who need it.

Select an image below to start the event gallery from our May 5th Spring Luncheon at Evanston Golf Club.